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FUN WITH CHINESE KNOTTING

By Lydia Chen

(hardback) 160 pages, colour (2007) £17.95 + £ 4.95 p&p (Code no sp3868)

An excellent book on the art of making elaborate knots and decorative braids using Chinese knotting techniques. In this book Lydia focuses on the use of Chinese knots as fashion accessories  hair ornaments, earrings, necklaces, pendants, brooches, belts, bracelets and rings, and as accents on clothing and other everyday items. There are 9 basic knots, 19 compound knots (more complex combinations & variations) and 5 tassel designs which form the basis of the 135 knot formations illustrated in full colour throughout the book. It was originally published in English in 1983, and twenty four years on this is a new edition.

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BEADED TREASURES Finger Woven Bracelets, Necklaces, Tassels & Straps

By Robin Atkins

(paperback) 60 pages, colour (2006) £13.95 + £ 1.50 p&p (Code no sp3847)

An easy to learn new technique and design idea with tips and detailed colour photos. Grab a few of your favourite treasures and let the fun begin! This method for making beaded treasure necklaces means you can create so many different looks, including one that s uniquely your own. Working with this book has been said to be like having the author by the reader s side teaching a one-to-one! .

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TASSEL MAKING

By Anna Crutchley

(paperback) 160 pages, colour (2004) £9.99 + £ 3.25 p&p (Code no sp3866)

Tassel Making is a definitive contemporary approach to the beautiful art of passementerie, with 40 original projects, step-by-step photographic instructions (over 350 photographs). Items include curtain tie-backs, light pulls, key tassels, cushions, tie-backs, accessories and hangings. Includes a comprehensive guide to materials, threads, equipment and techniques. .

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THE ALL NEW MICRO MACRAME It's Not 1970 Anymore

By Kris Buchanan

(paperback) 28 pages, colour (2006) £16.95 + £ 1.50 p&p (Code no sp3814)

This is the first in an intended series of five books on micro macramÈ. It introduces (or re-introduces) the reader to basic macramÈ knotting techniques, providing extra tips, instructions and information about supplies for easy, fun necklaces and bracelets. There are 8 new and original projects for necklaces and bracelets, from beginner to intermediate levels. The second book (The 2nd All New Micro Macrame It's Back with a Vengeance) expands the projects to include fibre, options/variations and freeform design, while building on the reader's experience and knowledge from Book 1. .

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THE 2ND ALL NEW MICRO MACRAME It's Back with a Vengeance

By Kris Buchanan

(paperback) 28 pages, colour (2006) £16.95 + £ 1.50 p&p (Code no sp3815)

This is the second in an intended series of five books on micro macramÈ. The first book The All New Micro MacramÈ. It's not 1970 Anymore introduced (or re-introduced) the reader to basic macramÈ knotting techniques, providing extra tips, instructions and information about supplies for easy, fun necklaces and bracelets. This second book expands the projects to include fibre, options/variations and freeform design, while building on the reader's experience and knowledge from Book 1. There are 8 new original projects - Book 2 projects aren't much harder, just a little more complex so much more impressive when completed and worn. For Book 2 the reader should be familiar with book 1 or have previously worked with macramÈ. .

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MICRO-MACRAM & JEWELRY

By Joan R. Babcock

(paperback) 80 pages, b/w photos & diagrams (2005) £15.95 + £1.50 p&p (Code no sp3728)

Tips and techniques for knotting with beads including instructions for 10 great projects. Part one introduces all the micro-macramÈ basics, including materials, knotting tips and a step-by-step guide to the basic knots. Part two has projects for earrings, bracelets, pendants, necklaces and pins. Part three has design essential information including how to design, how much cord to use, adding a new cord, dyeing cord to suit your design, and finishing techniques. .

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CELTIC KNOTS FOR BEADED JEWELRY

By Suzen Millodot

(paperback) 80 pages, colour (2006) £9.99 + £2.25 p&p (Code no sp3623)

A lovely companion volume for Susan's book Chinese Knots for Beaded Jewellery. Learn how to make beautiful necklaces, rings, brooches and earrings using real 3-dimensional Celtic knots combined with beads and pendants. 18 stunning projects using clear step-by-step photographs show how to create original stylish designs. Chapters include Materials & Equipment, Preparing Cords, Tying Knots, Button and Braid Knots, Plaits, Turk's Head Knots, Figure-of-eight Chains and Interlaced Knots.

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BEAD & BUTTON EASY-DOES-IT SERIES: BEADED MACRAME JEWELRY

(paperback) 18 pages, colour (2005) £5.25 + £1.25 p&p (Code no sp3616)

Macramé has gone contemporary and stylish!! New approaches and materials have returned this textile art to the forefront of fashion, and far from the hemp necklaces of former years. A variety of fibres and embellishments are used to make very elegant and interesting pieces of jewellery. There is also a Basics section to familiarise the reader with the essential techniques. Seven projects include an easy macramé clasp, beaded knots, an elegant pe4arl choker, a donut dangle, an embellished bracelet, a hippie chic choker and a thunderbird choker.

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SCOUBIDOU JEWELLERY

By Corien van Tienhoven

(paperback) 32 pages, colour (2005) £4.99 + £1.25 p&p (Code no sp3624)

Make attractive jewellery with Scoubidou (brightly-coloured plastic cord) and beads. Bracelet, necklace and other variations

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CHINESE KNOTS FOR BEADED JEWELLERY

by Suzen Millodot

(paperback) 80 pages, colour photos and diags (2003) £9.99 + £2.25 p&p

This is a splendid book and excellent value! Learn how to make beautiful and original necklaces and bracelets using many different and decorative Chinese knots with (or without) beads, pendants and semi-precious stones. Sixteen stunning projects using clear step-by-step photographs.

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ROUND THE BEADING TWIST

by Jacqui Carey

(pperback) 28 pages, colour photos and diags. (2004) £8.50 + £1.75 p&p (Code no sp3306)

Jacqui Carey's new book explores new ideas for making beaded twisted cords - simple yet effective techniques that require little or no equipment. Ideal for the textile enthusiast who wishes to create complimentary embellishments with cords and beads. See also Jacqui's other bead-related book Beads & Braids.

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CHINESE KNOTTING

by Lydia Chen

(hardback) 118 pages, colour photos and diags. (1997; 8th Edn) £16.95 + £4.25 p&p

An excellent book on the art of making elaborate knots and decorative braids using Chinese knotting techniques. Chapters include an introduction, origin and history, 11 basic knots and 14 compound knots. The book is lavishly illustrated with coloured diagrams and photographs. It was originally published in English in 1982, and twenty years on it is now in its eight edition, showing just how useful this book has been to people wanting to use knots and braids in their work.

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KNOTS (Collins Gem)

By Trevor Bounford

(paperback, 'pocket-size') 192 pages, colour photos throughout (2nd edition 2005) £5.95 + £1.25 p&p (Code sp3601)

This lovely small format pocket guide is a fully illustrated introduction to knots and knot-tying. There are clear step-by-step instructions for tying over 30 different knots including stopper knots, fixed loop knots, hitches and bends, as well as decorative knots.

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LUCET BRAIDING. Variations on a Renaissance Cord

by Elaine Fuller

(comb-bound) 32 pages, b&w line drawings (1998) £8.95 + £1.50 p&p

How to make single or multiple corded braids & incorporate beads using a lucet (Trade discounts available -- please enquire)
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BEADS & BRAIDS

by Jacqui Carey

(paperback) 192 pages, colour photos (1999) £18.95 + £5.25 p&p

A practical guide for combining beads with braids -- 120 samples and 40 beautiful gallery pieces.